MARKET ANALYSIS Developing a Market Analysis for a new business or new product provides an entrepreneur a better understanding of the size and specific segments of a market, as well as an evaluation to determine if the target market will support the business’ growth plans. The...
Everyone Makes Mistakes in Business The trick is not making those mistakes that put you out of business. As a consultant to companies, I see a lot of mistakes made by business owners. Many of the calls I receive for help come at the last minute,...
In performance management, when speaking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) we often talk about “lagging” and “leading” indicators. But what do they mean exactly? Lagging indicators are typical “output” oriented, easy to measure but hard to improve or influence while leading indicators are typically input oriented,...
It should come as no shock to any screenprint business owner that the organization can only be as effective as the team members. However, there is a big difference in knowing this and actually doing something about it. In this article, we will learn about...
Whether one is the Owner, CEO, office manager, plant manager, or production manager, all good leaders require a number of soft skills to help them positively interact with the team and staff members. Employers seek these skills in the candidates they hire for leadership roles....
I am a serial entrepreneur, having started more businesses than most. It helps that I am a serious workaholic, arising as early as 4:30 a.m. and often working until 1:00 a.m. the following morning. At present, I own and operate ten businesses and all are...
Most of us have seen those microscopic photos that are taken of mesh threads and emulsion edges, and even details on printed substrates accompanying articles on screenprinting. Most are taken with USB digital microscopes. They are excellent tools for researchers, engineers, teachers, students, technicians, and hobbyists. Some...
As an International Consultant in the Screenprinting Technologies, I receive a lot of email from would-be screenprinters who are trying to get started in screenprinting. Because I make my email address public, it’s pretty easy to connect with me. However, by the time I hear from...
While many consider the least expensive way or the fastest way, I have observed that the most successful usually consider the best way to accomplish a task. Yesterday, I watched from my desk as my housekeeper cleaned my home, dusting, sweeping, mopping the tile floors, changing...
Today, I received an email from a past student at the School of Screenprinting and client. He stated that while he was able to produce a One Hit White™, he was not consistent in his efforts. Here is what he said in his own words: Bill,...